Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings and host Joe Castello interview the world's most knowledgeable engine builders. Technology, tips, and information about how to tackle challenges when building high performance engines and finding that "Hidden Horsepower".
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David Nickens joins Hidden Horsepower for a conversation about his legendary career. Nickens Brothers racing engines have been at the pinnacle of NHRA Competition Eliminator for decades. David discusses his early years, world championships, being named NHRA Top 50 Sportsman Racer, and of course the secrets of high performance. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.
If you are building or rebuilding an engine...start here. Keith Jones answers questions from the basics of ring seal, to cylinder finish, to break in oil, and more. Gapless rings are a hot topic. Questions are answered on this episode.
Steve Johnson, a 2X NHRA U.S. Nationals winner who is celebrating 40 years in Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, takes some time to reflect on Hidden Horsepower. From Dale Earnhardt to Don Prudhomme, Steve Johnson has been in the center of racing for decades. Steve will talk about how he had to reinvent himself from a marketing person to an engine builder over his career, and how he has done some wild…
On this episode of Hidden Horsepower, presented by Total Seal Piston Rings, we sit down with Dan Binks — former Director of Corvette Racing.From leading GM’s factory Corvette program to multiple championships and Le Mans victories, Dan has engineered at the absolute pinnacle of motorsports. Today he’s bringing that same championship mindset to dirt racing with a wild, high-revving 3-cylinder…
Go inside the highly successful "small" business that is Wilkins Racing Engines with Hidden Horsepower. Sandy Wilkins joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a in depth conversation about his career as a engine builder, his business, and his racing career. Wilkins, who started his career as an educator, breaks down the lessons he learned at Roush Yates Racing Engines while on the road to becoming a…
Chris Straub of Straub Technologies makes his yearly appearance at the Total Seal booth. Chris provides a preview of the road ahead for the performance industry. New parts, new engines, and a great attitude for the machine shop in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.
Gary Stinnett returns to the Total Seal booth for a deep discussion about "blow by" as a tuning tool in the dyno room. Total Seal's Keith Jones and Gary have an eye opening conversation about best practices and the right tools. Gary also gives an update on his break out product, FOGGIT. A visit by Stinnett is a yearly part of PRI.
John Force Racing's new Top Fuel driver, Josh Hart, stops by the Total Seal booth to preview his 2026 NHRA Drag Racing season. Spoiler Alert: He did pretty well by winning his first race! Hart who also owns the massive BURNYZZ Speed Shop in Ocala, Florida discusses learning from the legend John Force, and the automotive high-performance industry as a whole.
The Hidden Horsepower podcast goes live on location from the bustling Total Seal booth at the 2025 PRI Trade Show, bringing you an exclusive insider's view straight from the heart of the performance racing industry. Join host Joe Castello and Total Seal's own Keith Jones as they sit down with renowned industry veteran and engine builder Keith Simmons. With decades of experience building…
Charlie Fisher joins Keith and Joe at the Total Seal booth at PRI 2025. Charlie tells some stories from his legendary career. With innovations from drag racing to sprint cars there is no shortage. Ultimately, ring seal and how to tune the SB2 take center stage. A couple of Jim Head stories from the NHRA world, and an innovation from Indy Car and Bobby Rahal make this a must listen interview with…
